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premature

[pree-muh-choor, -toor, -tyoor, pree-muh-choor, prem-uh-, prem-uh-] / ˌpri məˈtʃʊər, -ˈtʊər, -ˈtjʊər, ˈpri məˌtʃʊər, ˌprɛm ə-, ˈprɛm ə- /




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Fred Odek, the federation’s chairman, said the heightened restrictions are premature.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Among these are tiny microparticles which can penetrate deep into the lungs and, in some cases, enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation, chronic lung diseases and increased risk of premature death.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Like the paper’s authors, he cautioned against making premature conclusions about human health.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Kirsche still thinks it’s premature to call the correction complete.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

I told Daliwonga that his suggestions were premature.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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